Common Plantain A Wild Edible Survival Food
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Channel: The Do It Yourself World · 2012 · Howto & Style
Wild plantain is a great survival food. Read article: http://www.thedoityourselfworld.com/articles/article.php?id=11587 It is a common wild edible plant that can be found in many lawns around the US. Wild plantain can be used as a food source and a medicine. As a food source it is packed full of vitamins. As a medicine it is one of the most useful herbs you can find. The list of medicinal uses goes on and on. A few of the medicinal uses are as an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. Help with bronchitis and colds. Upper respiratory infections are helped with wild plantain. It helps with ear and eye ailments, skin problems, insect bites and much more. http://www.TheDoItYourselfworld.com
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